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2014 Badakhshan Mudslides
The 2014 Badakhshan Mudslides devastated the village of Hobo Barik in Afghanistan's Argo District, claiming hundreds of lives and destroying homes. The event underscored the region's vulnerability to natural disasters and the challenges in response and recovery efforts.
Cyclone Nargis
Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar's Irrawaddy Delta on May 2, 2008, causing immense loss of life and property and highlighting critical issues in disaster preparedness.